Open for Comissions

Some pieces are meant to be one of a kind. I create custom ceramics by hand, designed around your style, your space, and the way you live.

Dinnerware Sets
Bring handmade pottery to your everyday table. I design and make custom dinner sets, including plates, bowls, mugs, and serving pieces, in the colors and finishes you choose. Each set is made to be used and enjoyed daily, with the warmth and character only handmade pieces have. A custom set also makes a meaningful wedding, anniversary, or housewarming gift.

Custom Vases
From a single bud vase to a tall centerpiece, I make vases shaped and glazed to suit your home or a specific occasion. Choose your size, form, and glaze, from ocean-inspired blues and teals to earthy, textured surfaces.

Statement Pieces
Looking for something bold? I create sculptural and decorative pieces that become the focal point of a room, like a large platter for the wall, a sculptural centerpiece, or an artwork inspired by the sea. These pieces can include surface techniques such as sgraffito carving and mocha diffusion, so each one is truly unique.

How It Works

  1. Share your idea. Tell me what you’re imagining, including colors, sizes, number of pieces, and any inspiration photos.
  2. We design it together. I’ll suggest forms, glazes, and a timeline, and give you a quote.
  3. I make it by hand. Your pieces are thrown or hand-built, then glazed and fired in my studio.
  4. Pick up or delivery. Your finished pieces are ready to enjoy.

Handmade work takes time, so please allow 2-3 weeks for most commissions, and plan ahead for holidays and special events.

Let’s make something together. Email jhc.pottery@gmail.com to start your commission.

Work With Me: Pottery Lessons, Workshops & Custom Pieces

Whether you’re touching clay for the first time or looking for a one-of-a-kind piece, there are a few ways to work with me.

Private Lessons
Learn at your own pace with one-on-one instruction at Art Space on the Coast in downtown Pacifica. Lessons are tailored to you, whether you want to learn the wheel, try hand-building, or dig into glazing and surface techniques like sgraffito and mocha diffusion. Great for beginners, returning potters, or anyone working toward a specific project. Private lessons also make a memorable gift.

Monthly Wheel Throwing Workshops
Each month I host a hands-on wheel throwing workshop for small groups. You’ll learn to center, open, and pull up your own pieces with guidance every step of the way. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity (and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy).

Kids Classes
Kids classes at Art Space give young artists a place to build, create, and get their hands dirty. Projects are playful and age-appropriate, helping kids build creativity, focus, and confidence while making something they’re proud to bring home.

Ready to get started? Contact me at jhc.pottery@gmail.com to book a lesson, reserve a workshop spot, sign up for kids classes, or start a commission.